The pillar has adorned many of the greatest monumental examples of Western architecture since antiquity, from the Doric columns of the Parthenon to the Corinthian capitals of the Pantheon portico. In the West, the legacies of these classical forms have permutated over the centuries and into modern times: the Doric columns of the Lincoln Memorial, the Ionic columns of the British museum portico, and the Villa Savoye’s pilotis are just a few examples of the classical column’s continued transformation and use over the last few centuries. Today, the round pillar continues to be used in modern design, both functionally and aesthetically. Below, we look into these elements in more detail, including their materials, construction, structural qualities, and several contemporary examples of their use.
Thames Christian School and Battersea Chapel / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 5132 m²
- Year: 2024
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Professionals: HTA, Pell Frischman, Desco, Farrer Huxley, AF Acoustics, +3
98–100 De Beauvoir Road / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 2487 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: KEIM
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Professionals: Sella Concept, Castle-Davis, Richard Collis, Parmarbrook Limited, AJ Energy, +3
Eyemouth Pavilions – Community Centre / Galmstrup Architects
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Architects: Galmstrup Architects
- Area: 1100 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: CBA, Scottish Borders Council, John Dennis Ltd, G. Fitzsimmons and Son Ltd
The Poppy Factory / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 1200 m²
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Professionals: David Bonnett Associates, Arup, RealPM, Socotec, Byrne Group
The Laszlo / Henley Halebrown
333 Kingsland Road & Hackney New Primary School / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 8500 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: KEIM
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Professionals: Techniker, Elementa, Tyler Grange, QS RLB, Pace Consult, +1
Magdalene College Library / Niall McLaughlin Architects
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Architects: Niall McLaughlin Architects
- Area: 2000 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Reynaers Aluminium, Eurban, Junckers, Neue Holzbau AG, Schüco, +1
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Professionals: Cocksedge, Smith and Wallwork, Savills, Gleeds, Max Fordham, +2
RIBA Announces the 2022 National Award Winners Showcasing UK’s Best New Architecture
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the 29 winners of the 2022 RIBA National Awards for architecture. Ranging from net-zero carbon office buildings to family homes, schools and education facilities, urban developments and cultural buildings, this year’s projects provide an insight into the key trends that shape UK’s architectural and economic environment. Many projects focused on uniting communities, by creating spaces as a result of a collaboration between the local residents and the architects, or by offering unique venues for musical or cultural events. The future of housing was also addressed, with projects illustrating a vision for modern rural living or creating new city blocks centered around community gardens. Another area of interest was the restoration and adaptation of existing buildings, be it a 900-year-old former dining hall of the Cathedral or an iconic 1950s Modernist house.
333 Kingsland Road & Hackney New Primary School / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 8500 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: KEIM, Wienerberger, Alpine Group, Amber Precast, Briggs & Forrester Special Projects, +6
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Professionals: Elementa, Tyler Grange, Jennifer Benyon Design, QS RLB, Pace Consult, +1
RIBA Announces 2022 London Awards Winners
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winning projects for the 2022 RIBA London architecture awards. The list of 42 buildings includes projects ranging from a sustainable council housing development to a cookery school for children, showcasing the best architectural interventions in London over the past two years. The projects were selected by a regional jury, who visited all 66 shortlisted projects. RIBA London Award winners will now be considered for a highly-coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence, which will be announced in June.
Taylor & Chatto Courts + Wilmott Court Frampton Park Estate / Henley Halebrown
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Architects: Henley Halebrown
- Area: 2171 m²
- Year: 2021
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Manufacturers: Britmet, Cornish Concrete Products, Medway Fabrications, Vande Moortel, Velfac
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Professionals: WBD Group, Peter Deer & Associates
London School of Economics Marshall Building / Grafton Architects
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Architects: Grafton Architects
- Area: 18000 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: KEIM
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Professionals: AKT II, Chapman BDSP, AAD Applied Acoustic Design, Billings Design Associates, Sound Space Vision, +5
City Park West / Pollard Thomas Edwards
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Architects: Pollard Thomas Edwards
- Area: 63150 m²
- Year: 2019
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Professionals: AREA landscape architects, Beacon Planning, Bouygues UK, Higgins, EC Harris, +2
Eleanor Palmer Science Lab / AY Architects
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Architects: AY Architects
- Area: 75 m²
- Year: 2018
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Manufacturers: Russwood, WISA
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Professionals: Richie + Daffin, IMS Building Solutions, Price & Myers
Hampshire House / Niall McLaughlin Architects
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Architects: Niall McLaughlin Architects
- Area: 1250 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Pilkington, Bauder, Haysom, IQ Glass, Ian Robbs, +4
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Professionals: Imagination Design Ltd, Kingerlee, Mlm Group, Padstone Consulting Ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, +2
14 Buildings Shortlisted for RIBA South West Awards
The Royal Institute of British Architects have announced fourteen buildings shortlisted from 48 entries for this year's RIBA South West Awards. The work includes six projects are by new and established practices based in the South West, as well as a series of new and reconfigured houses. All shortlisted buildings will be assessed by a regional jury with the winning buildings announced at an awards ceremony this May.